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10-02-2012, 08:23
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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Re: Sailing With Cancer
Oh man this hits hard. I just gave everyone a heads-up over on Sailnet (thanks Ralph).
God rest your soul John. You had a big impact on me brother. I'll miss you.
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10-02-2012, 08:24
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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Re: Sailing With Cancer
Rest in Peace John... Frolic you will forever and remain in our memories.
What a clean wake he left...
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10-02-2012, 08:36
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 16
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Re: Sailing With Cancer
I like your attitude. I admire you for it. My husband was diagnosed with a non-curable cancer 10 years ago. It has come back 3 times. We are taking our 3 kids on a year long cruise starting this summer. We want to live the dream now, with them! We have a window of opportunity, and we are taking it! Maybe we'll see you out there. Best of luck, happy sailing and keep up the positive attitude! It is inspiring to us all!
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10-02-2012, 08:40
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Moderator... short for Cat Wrangler
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: San Francisco
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Posts: 5,559
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Re: Sailing With Cancer
Safe harbour, clear skies and warm winds at your back always, John.
I weep for Melanie, and pray for her during this sad time.
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10-02-2012, 08:46
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Back in Northern California working on the Ranch
Boat: Pearson 365 Sloop and 9' Fatty Knees.
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Re: Sailing With Cancer
Just caught this news. John and I had a few personal messages when I was recovering from my health issues in 2008/09. He truly understood and was very encouraging. He knew the true meaning of living in the hear and now. I am deeply saddened by the news and will keep his love of adventure in my heart. Fair winds John
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10-02-2012, 08:52
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CF Adviser
Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Virginia
Boat: Island Packet 380, now sold
Posts: 8,943
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Re: Sailing With Cancer
John was a big-hearted guy, and I enjoyed his company here on CF. If his two attempts to sail from Panama to Oahu had gone as planned, he and Mel would have arrived while I was there. I was hoping greet him in Kaneohe Bay and buy him a beer or two. I'm sad that it didn't happen.
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10-02-2012, 10:12
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Maryland
Boat: Valiant 42
Posts: 284
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Re: Sailing With Cancer
What a great inspiration. He lived life on his terms. Truly a blessed soul. May he watch over us all as we traverse the seas.
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10-02-2012, 10:19
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2011
Boat: S2 11.0A 36'
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Godspeed John. May you have fair winds and calm seas for the remainder of your journey. SC
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10-02-2012, 10:50
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Jupiter FL
Boat: temporarily boatless...
Posts: 803
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Re: Sailing With Cancer
So sorry to hear this. I never had the opportunity to meet him, but I feel that I knew him through reading his many posts. My condolences to all who were close to him. pete
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10-02-2012, 10:56
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Armchair Bucketeer
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 10,012
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Re: Sailing With Cancer
I hope Melanie can take some comfort from being with John during his final journey. and that others (including those who never met him in person) thought well enough of the man to offer their condolences. Not everyone gets that.
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10-02-2012, 13:50
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Nova Scotia until Spring 2021
Boat: Custom 41' Steel Pilothouse Cutter
Posts: 4,976
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Re: Sailing With Cancer
Sad news, indeed. But had he not accomplished as much as he had hoped to, it would be sadder.
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10-02-2012, 13:55
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#102
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 9,398
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Re: Sailing With Cancer
Very sad news. Condolences to his family and friends.
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10-02-2012, 14:52
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Ft. Pierce, FL
Posts: 647
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Re: Sailing With Cancer
So sad... RIP John. I remember when I first met him in Green Cove Springs at the Cruisers Forum get-together a couple of years ago. He opened up his boat and his heart to all of us that day. You'll be missed.
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10-02-2012, 15:14
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cat herder, extreme blacksheep
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: furycame alley , tropics, mexico for now
Boat: 1976 FORMOSA yankee clipper 41
Posts: 18,967
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Re: Sailing With Cancer
Quote:
Originally Posted by GordMay
Please extend our deepest condolences to Melanie.
We know this is a difficult time for her; however, if it is any consolation, she must know that John was very much admired and respected, and will be sincerely missed, by all his friends aboard the CruisersForum.
May she find the strength and courage to get through the days ahead, and know that our thoughts and prayers will be with her.
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what gord sed..... too sad--he musta been a really good guy--as only the good die young.
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10-02-2012, 15:17
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Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: PORTUGAL
Posts: 31,087
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Re: Sailing With Cancer
Quote:
Originally Posted by GordMay
Please extend our deepest condolences to Melanie.
We know this is a difficult time for her; however, if it is any consolation, she must know that John was very much admired and respected, and will be sincerely missed, by all his friends aboard the CruisersForum.
May she find the strength and courage to get through the days ahead, and know that our thoughts and prayers will be with her.
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Thanks Gord...
Thats what I meant..
Just didn't have the words...
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